RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: August 26, 1970

Background: McCarthy, cousin of model/actress Jenny McCarthy, was a member of Groundlings, an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles, CA.

Filmography: The actress played chef Sookie St. James of the popular series "Gilmore Girls" for seven seasons, followed by a supporting role on ABC's "Samantha Who?" for two seasons. She currently stars in the CBS comedy hit "Mike & Molly." On the big screen she gives a scene-stealing supporting turn in the hit "Bridesmaids."

Academy Awards:

Best Supporting Actress Nomination
"Bridesmaids" (2011); lost to Octavia Spencer ("The Help")

Emmy Awards: Win - Best Comedy Actress ("Mike and Molly," 2011 - episode "First Date")

Best Comedy Actress Nomination
"Mike and Molly" (2012) - episode "The Dress"; lost to Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Veep")

Best Comedy Guest Actress Nomination
"Saturday Night Live" (2012) - episode "Host: Melissa McCarthy"; lost to Kathy Bates ("Two and a Half Men")

SAG Awards:

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"Bridesmaids" (2012); lost to "The Help"

Best Film Supporting Actress Nomination
"Bridesmaids" (2012); lost to Octavia Spencer ("The Help")